In our opinion, there is no author more universally loved than Dahl, across borders and races, languages and generations - his books span them all.

Twenty-four years after his death, it is a love affair that hasn't diminished at all. His children's books helped us escape from the tyrannies of childhood, saw us cheer when the baddies got their come-uppance, and even as we grew up, learned that his adult books were equally as humorous, talented and addictive.

Take a look at the favourites from our readers and HuffPost editors. And do tell us your favourite Dahl books in the comments below!